Song of the Phoenix(2013)
The life and trials of You Tianming, a young suona apprentice who forms his own suona troupe at a time when the traditions of suona music are declining in Chinese society.
Movie: Song of the Phoenix
Top 8 Billed Cast
Jiao San Ye
You Tianming
Lan Yu
Shi Niang
Lan Yu's father
Lan Yu (young)
Er Shixiong
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